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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Xiangtan tourism festival boosts culture and visitor numbers
XIANGTAN: The 2025 Hunan Red Tourism and Culture Festival and fourth Xiangtan Tourism Development Conference wrapped up in Shaoshan County, highlighting the region's cultural heritage and tourism goals. The event, themed 'Aspiring to Shaoshan ・ Meeting in Hunan for the Future,' featured poetry recitals and an opening ceremony as key attractions. Xiangtan, a historic city with over 1,500 years of history, is known for its cultural icons like Jiang Wan, Zeng Guofan, and Qi Baishi. The city remains a vital part of Huxiang culture. Tourism figures for the first half of 2025 show a 7.3% rise in visitors and a 10.8% increase in revenue, driven by immersive cultural events. The city has used national and provincial platforms like the Red Expo and Red Tourism and Culture Festival to launch themed activities, including consumption and music festivals, to strengthen branding and attract spending. Recent promotional efforts in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and eastern provinces like Jiangsu and Zhejiang aim to expand tourism markets and partnerships. To support rising tourism demand, Xiangtan is improving infrastructure and payment systems, positioning itself as a global cultural tourism destination. - Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Barnama
Xiangtan Taps Tourism Festival To Boost Culture, Attract Visitors
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Hunan Red Tourism and Culture Festival, alongside the fourth Xiangtan Tourism Development Conference, concluded in Shaoshan County, Xiangtan City of Hunan Province on July 11, spotlighting the region's cultural legacy and tourism ambitions. The two-day event, held under the theme 'Aspiring to Shaoshan ・ Meeting in Hunan for the Future', featured the 'Motherland is So Beautiful' poetry recital and the official opening ceremony as its central attractions, according to a statement from the organising committee. Xiangtan, a key city in the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Metropolitan Circle, is steeped in over 1,500 years of history and has produced cultural luminaries such as Jiang Wan, Zeng Guofan and Qi Baishi. It remains a cornerstone of Huxiang culture.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Barnama
2025 Hunan Red Tourism And Culture Festival Kicks Off In Xiangtan City
XIANGTAN, China, July 14 (Bernama) -- 2025 Hunan Red Tourism and Culture Festival & the 4th Xiangtan Tourism Development Conference was held in Shaoshan County, Xiangtan City of Hunan Province from July 10 to 11. Centering on the theme of "Aspiring to Shaoshan ・ Meeting in Hunan for the Future", the event carefully planned two main activities: the "Motherland is So Beautiful" Poetry Recital and the opening ceremony of the conference. Xiangtan is an important part of the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Metropolitan Circle. Located at the transportation hub in central China, it has a long history of more than 1,500 years, giving birth to many cultural celebrities in modern times, including Jiang Wan, a famous prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty, Zeng Guofan, an important minister in the late Qing Dynasty, Qi Baishi, a world cultural celebrity, as well as Wang Kaiyun, Yang Du and Xiao San. It is an important source of Huxiang culture.
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Yueyang Launches 4th Hunan Tourism Conference, Showcasing Culture And Nature
The 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference will be held in Yueyang, Hunan from May 24 to 26 KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Fourth Hunan Tourism Development Conference officially kicked off at Baling Square in Yueyang, Hunan Province, with a grand opening ceremony and a cultural tourism promotion event. Embracing the slogan "Three Xiang and Four Waters, Meet in Hunan. Magnificent Rivers and Lakes, Yueyang Under Heaven", the conference emphasises modern tourism trends while celebrating the deep roots of Huxiang culture. According to a statement, the event featured three main activities and five supporting activities, all designed to highlight Yueyang's unique appeal as a historic and scenic city. Once known as "Baling", Yueyang boasts a rich cultural legacy and natural beauty, merging landmarks like famous mountains, rivers, and historic towers with literary significance. It stands as one of the cradles of Chinese civilisation and remains a favoured destination for tourists both domestically and abroad. Central to Yueyang's tourism identity is the iconic Yueyang Tower, which, alongside Dongting Lake, anchors a wider ecological and cultural tourism network. These include "The Smile of Finless Porpoises", "The Graceful Shadow of Elks", "The Song of Migratory Birds", and "The Cuteness of Pandas", forming a full - domain ecological cultural tourism matrix of "core IP + multiple scenarios". This multi-faceted approach enables Yueyang to offer varied and dynamic tourism experiences while fostering environmental stewardship. In recent years, events such as the "International Bird-Watching Festival" and the "Reed Art Festival" have drawn growing interest, while attractions like "Dongting Lake Town" and "Yangsha Lake International Tourism Resort" continue to thrive. Capitalising on the momentum of the tourism conference, Yueyang is integrating cultural tourism into its strategic industrial framework, identifying it as one of the city's key sectors. As a result, Yueyang's tourism sector is entering a rapid growth phase, drawing visitors from far and wide to appreciate the picturesque landscape and timeless charm along the banks of Dongting Lake. -- BERNAMA
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Barnama
The 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference To Be Held In Yueyang, Hunan From May 24 To 26
YUEYANG, China, May 26 (Bernama) -- The opening ceremony and cultural tourism promotion conference of the 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference will kick off at Baling Square in Yueyang, Hunan on the evening of May 25. With the slogan "Three Xiang and Four Waters, Meet in Hunan. Magnificent Rivers and Lakes, Yueyang Under Heaven", the conference keeps up with the trend of the times, deeply excavates the connotation of Huxiang culture, and focuses on the new needs and expectations of the public for tourism. It schedules to hold 3 main activities and 5 supporting activities. Known as "Baling" in ancient times, Yueyang city is a historical and cultural city with profound humanities and beautiful scenery. It integrates famous mountains, rivers, towers, celebrities, and literary works, serving as one of the important birthplaces of Chinese culture and a renowned tourist destination at home and abroad.
